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Q&A
with Sharon Peters Q: Are there really, as my brother insists, “lifetime” sparkplugs these days? A: Sort of, if not exactly. For quite some time most manufacturers have recommended changing spark plugs — most often of the traditional copper sort — every 15,000 to 40,000 miles (depending on carmaker and model) to keep performance at…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announces its top agents in Monmouth County for the month of June. Alan Kurlander was named Monmouth County Associate of the Month, ranking No. 1 in sales production in his Marlboro/Manalapan sales office and among all Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage agents in Monmouth County. Additionally, Pauline Poyner of Coldwell Banker Residential…
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Boost your appeal
This summer, beautify your home to boost curb appeal for potential buyers Every home needs an “ah-ha moment,” says Scott Grams, executive director of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. “You have to invest in that moment,” he says. Homeowners attempting to sell their homes in today’s real estate market need every competitive advantage they can…
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Market recovery report
Experts say the recovery is stronger than expected, but low inventory is the main factor for rising home prices By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features A fter years of declining home values and doomsday real estate forecasts, the housing market is roaring back with rapidly rising home prices and more buyers than sellers. Low inventory is…
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SPORT SHORTS
Jersey Intensity Softball tryouts will be held for the following age groups: 10U/12U — Aug. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. for pitchers and catchers at the ballpark, 5100 Asbury Road, Wall; Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m. at Bert Willis Field, 808 Old Corlies Ave., Neptune; Aug. 11, 10 a.m. at Bert Willis Field. 14U/16U/18U — Aug. 6, 7:30-9…
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Blue Devils gain experience in summer basketball games, camps
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Kevin Bloodgood (c) of Shore Regional High School is guarded by Old Bridge High School defenders during a boys basketball summer league game at Hoop Group Headquarters in Neptune on July 24. FRANK GALIPO Following a turnaround season that resulted in a 20-7 record, Shore Regional High School’s boys basketball team…
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Spartans look to make run at title in summer baseball league
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent A fter picking up a pair of one-run victories in the first two rounds of the playoffs, Ocean Township High School’s entry in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League’s U17 Monmouth County Division was looking to make a run at the title this week. Coach Cippy Apicelli’s Spartans were scheduled…
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Summer lacrosse
Shore Regional High School’s Joe Ercolino looks to make a pass to a teammate as a Toms River defender tries to break up the play during a Jersey Shore Summer Lacrosse League game played at the National Guard Camp in Sea Girt. Teams are getting a preview of next year’s high school season. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER…
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Verrazano wins 46th Haskell by largest lead in race history
Verrazano (7) races to victory at the 46th $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 28. With Jake Velazquez riding, Verrazano won by a Haskell record 9 3/4 length margin ahead of Power Broker in second place and Micromanage in third. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Verrazano emphatically proved that he’s back in the…
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